Flavor Boom

30 Batterymarch St, Boston, MA 02109
Other
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Flavor Boom, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Looking across the full record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Flavor Boom on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken in container on steam table at 105F. Reheated to acceptble temperature. Other food items on steam table were in acceptable temperature range. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Handle of ice scoop obsevred stored in ice. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees on production line without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
78
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Green beans on the steam table 94F Pork 111F degrees/ Products must be 135 degree or above / PIC Discarded Product
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: provide properly working metal stem cooks thermometer to measure both hot and cold foods
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizing solution test strips for chlorine sanitizer used in 3 bay compartment sink. Provide and maintain on site
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required
590.004/4-901.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Front counter observed missing ceiling tile. Repair
590.006/6-201.17-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Noted dead Cockroaches on the glue trap in the basement.Clean to remove /Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
61
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 1 door upright freezer Not operating properly repair (products in unit running at 38-41f moved to walk in cooler to maintain cold hold temperatures)
590.004/4-301.11-PF
90
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Debris on floor in basement clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: No door sweep on basement door supply
590.006/6-202.15-C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flavor Boom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flavor Boom on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flavor Boom?

Across the inspection record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flavor Boom.

How does Flavor Boom compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Flavor Boom most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Flavor Boom's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Flavor Boom have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flavor Boom means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Flavor Boom inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flavor Boom is inspected around two times per year on average.